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Left / Right / Straight in Korean
왼쪽 = left, 오른쪽 = right, 직진 = straight. Essential for asking directions.
Published on September 14, 2026
Left = 왼쪽 (oenjjok), right = 오른쪽 (oreunjjok), straight = 직진 (jikjin).
With 으로 you build directions: 왼쪽으로 가세요, 직진하세요. Add 조금 for "a little."
Politeness levels
| Phrase | Romanization | Meaning | Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| 왼쪽이에요 | oenjjogieyo | It's on the left | Basic |
| 오른쪽으로 가세요 | oreunjjogeuro gaseyo | Go right | Advice |
| 직진하세요 | jikjinhaseyo | Go straight | Advice |
| 건너편에 있어요 | geonneopyeone isseoyo | It's across the street | Landmark |
Related phrases
- 여기서 가까워요 (yeogiseo gakkawoyo): It's close from here
- 골목으로 들어가요 (golmogeuro deureogayo): Go into the alley
- 삼거리에서 좌회전 (samgeorieseo jwahoejeon): Left at the 3-way
Field tip
Locals often point and say 이쪽요. Follow the gesture more than perfect grammar.
Common mistake
왼쪽/오른쪽 are easy to mix up: 오른 lines up with "right."
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